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New Magniber Ransomware Targets South Korea, Asia Pacific
Researchers identified a new ransomware family called Magniber that uniquely only targets users in South Korea and the Asia Pacific regions. ... read more
Source: ThreatPost – SecurityPublished on 2017-10-21
Mal/MSIL-HZ
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Source: Malware – SophosPublished on 2017-10-21
Mal/MSIL-RY
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Source: Malware – SophosPublished on 2017-10-21
Mal/MSIL-CX
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Source: Malware – SophosPublished on 2017-10-21
Mal/MSIL-HU
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Source: Malware – SophosPublished on 2017-10-21
Mal/MSIL-CW
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Source: Malware – SophosPublished on 2017-10-21
Google Play bug bounty hunts RCE vulnerabilities
A Google Play bug bounty program, run by Google and HackerOne, asks testers to hunt for remote code execution vulnerabilities in some of the top Android apps. ... read more
Source: Network SecurityPublished on 2017-10-20
More trouble in Google Play land
This is not a good week for Google, it seems. After our mobile security experts repeatedly discovered adware on several apps on the Google Play store, our friends at Symantec have unearthed at least eight malicious apps that are found capable of adding affected mobile devices to a botnet. According… ... read more
Source: Malware – MalwarebytesPublished on 2017-10-20
‘IOTroop’ Botnet Could Dwarf Mirai in Size and Devastation, Says Researcher
Malware dubbed IOTroop that researchers say is "worse than Mirai" has already infected one million businesses worldwide. ... read more
Source: ThreatPost – SecurityPublished on 2017-10-20
Mac malware OSX.Proton strikes again
The hackers responsible for the Mac malware OSX.Proton have struck again, this time infecting a copy of the Elmedia Player app that was being distributed from the official Eltima website. At this time, it is still unknown how long their website was providing the hijacked app. Proton was silently added… ... read more
Source: Malware – MalwarebytesPublished on 2017-10-20
Necurs-Based DDE Attacks Now Spreading Locky Ransomware
Researchers have spotted Locky ransomware infections emanating from the Necurs botnet via Word attachments using a DDE technique that Microsoft says is an Office feature and does not merit a security patch. ... read more
Source: ThreatPost – SecurityPublished on 2017-10-20
Advanced Protection Program locks down Google accounts
Google's Advanced Protection Program greatly increases the security of user accounts, but the usability trade-offs may not be worth it for average users. ... read more
Source: Network SecurityPublished on 2017-10-20
Microsoft mum on 2013 database breach of bug tracking system
News roundup: Former employees reveal a 2013 database breach exposed Microsoft's bug tracking system, DHS sets new rules for federal agencies on web, email security, and more. ... read more
Source: Network SecurityPublished on 2017-10-20
Threatpost News Wrap, Oct. 20, 2017
This week's Threatpost News Wrap Podcast recaps the ROCA, KRACK and Boundhook attacks, as well as the release of Google Advanced Protection for Gmail. ... read more
Source: ThreatPost – SecurityPublished on 2017-10-20
Cisco Warns 69 Products Impacted by KRACK
Cisco patched a critical bug in its Cloud Services Platform 2100 hardware and at the same time told customers 96 of its products are vulnerable to KRACK vulnerabilities. ... read more
Source: ThreatPost – SecurityPublished on 2017-10-20

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